Where in the Adirondacks? Fantastic Art in the Southern Adirondacks
It’s time to play our virtual Adirondack scavenger hunt.
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Winslow Homer, “A Good One, Adirondacks”
We're back for another installment of "Where in the ADK?". Did you guess the last puzzle correctly? Find the solution here and see who won the prize.
This week’s “Where in the ADK?” takes us to the Southern Adirondack Woodlands’ jewel box of a museum, which has an incredible collection of European and American Art spanning centuries.
We ask contestants to name this place to enter and win this week's virtual scavenger hunt (see below).
One of Northeast America’s outstanding boutique art museums is right in the Adirondack Park.
A prominent Southern Adirondacks family, whose wealth came from lumber and paper milling, spent their lives collecting art and amassing a treasure trove of masterpieces. They stipulated that their estate, including their home, be turned into a museum to benefit the region.
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Former home, now a world-class art museum.
Today, this place is considered one of the exceptional small art museums in the Northeast, with distinguished European and American art collections.
The permanent collection consists of more than 5,000 works of art.
The core collection includes works by renowned artists such as Sandro Botticelli, El Greco, Rembrandt, Peter Paul Rubens, Edgar Degas, Georges Seurat, Pablo Picasso, and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. Additionally, it features works by American artists, including Thomas Eakins, Childe Hassam, Winslow Homer, and James McNeill Whistler.
An extraordinary collection of art masterpieces in the Adirondacks.
The Museum’s collection of Modern and Contemporary art includes works by artists such as Josef Albers, Dorothy Dehner, Sam Gilliam, Adolph Gottlieb, Grace Hartigan, Ellsworth Kelly, Sol LeWitt, George McNeil, Robert Motherwell, Ben Nicholson, Robert Rauschenberg, and Bridget Riley.
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Wassily Kandinsky, Small Worlds VII (Kleine Welten VII)
Today, this extraordinary location showcases important national and international exhibitions and a dynamic calendar of events designed to immerse visitors in refreshing and innovative art experiences.
Do you know where this is in the Adirondacks? You could win this week's prize.
In the form below, identify the name of this place and submit your response by 11:30 pm on Sunday, June 30, 2024. We will randomly select a winner from all correct submissions (full contest rules below).
This week's prize is our Adirondack Loon Weekender Bag (retail value $40).
This bag, a functional fashion statement, features original artwork of the majestic common loon in an impressionist style. Its black interior lining and 100% spun polyester material make it durable and easy to keep clean.
We will contact the winner to get prize shipping information. Only submissions made through this form are eligible to win.
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ADK Taste highlights intriguing and historic sites in the Adirondack Park.
We identify and spotlight places that may be hidden gems or not on the radar of typical travel guides.
We love places that embody the character and distinct charm of the six-million-acre Adirondack region in upstate New York.
See the official rules below.
Show off your love for the Adirondacks.
Upcoming events in the Adirondacks.
During PRIDE Month, Strand Center for the Arts in Plattsburgh hosts a new installation, Hues of Identity.
Experience equestrian excellence at the Lake Placid and I Love NY Horse Shows surrounding the July 4th Holiday.
The Adirondack Mountain Club is seeking volunteers for a five-day cooperative trail work opportunity.
Athletes will again descend on Tupper Lake on June 29, 2024, for the historic Tinman Triathlon, one of the oldest triathlon events in the USA.
Free Fishing Days are back in New York State. On Saturday and Sunday, June 29-30, 2024, residents and non-residents can fish without a freshwater fishing license.
Join The Hyde Collection in the southern Adirondacks for a creative journey inspired by the powerful work of artist Hill Werth to explore themes of inclusivity and unity.
Strawberry Shortcake and more at Raquette Lake’s strawberry festival in the Adirondacks.
Take your taste buds to Lake George for two days of local food, wine, beer and craft beverage makers.
Sons of Mystro open the Lake George Summer Concert Series using their violins to interpret reggae classics, American pop songs and their unique creations.
Grammy-winning singer-songwriter returns to Lake Placid to celebrate the release of her eleventh studio album, Lo.
The 3rd Annual Tri-Lakes PRIDE Festival will take place on Sunday, June 30, 2024, in Saranac Lake’s historic and picturesque Riverside Park.
Ticonderoga on Lake Champlain hosts their four-day celebration of the 4th of July starting on July 1.
Fort Ticonderoga in the Adirondacks commemorates the eve of the American Revolution with a unique food event.
Local and regional artists converge to unveil their exceptional creations in the Adirondacks.
Fort Ticonderoga brings the Bravo-Real-Housewives-worthy drama with its “Drinsk + Drama” program. They will dish the dirt on all the scandals and hanky-panky that went down at Fort Ti.
Eventually Epic brings eclectic rock songs across diverse musical genres, ranging from classic rock to contemporary pop to (Hindi) Bollywood tunes, to Lake George’s Summer Concert Series.
Celebrate the 4th with family-friendly field games, fun contests, refreshments, live music and fireworks.
Enjoy the 4th of July on Lake Champlain in the Adirondacks with an Independence Day parade and a town-wide celebration.
Experience Independence Day at an iconic Adirondack lakefront town with music, magic and fireworks.
Celebrate the 4th of July in Ticonderoga — parades, food, live music, fireworks and more.
Attend a reading of the original Declaration of Independence in honor of July 4 at Fort William Henry on Lake George.
Celebrate the Fourth of July in Lake Placid with a home-town parade, live music and a fireworks spectacular.
Celebrate Independence Day at Tupper Lake’s Waterfront Park. Enjoy fireworks, live music and a baseball game.
Complete 'Where in the ADK?' Official Rules
June 25, 2024
Entries should be submitted through the puzzle submission form on the adktaste.com website. Please fill out all fields to include your name, e-mail address, and the “Where in the ADK?" (WITA) answer.No purchase is required.
Entry deadline: Entries must be received by ADK Taste by Sunday midnight following the posting of the week's WITA challenge on Facebook, Instagram and our website.
Eligibility restrictions: One entry per person. Employees of ADK Taste are not eligible to participate. You must be 13 or older to participate and must have the consent of a parent or legal guardian if you are under 18. Void where prohibited or restricted by law. ADK Taste is not responsible for incomplete, lost, stolen, illegible, misdirected or late entries.
Selection of the Winner: The winner will be selected in a random drawing from all eligible entries that contain a correct answer to the week's WITA challenge. We will notify the winner by email. Winners can then provide their mailing address to receive the WITA Challenge Prize..
Prize: The winner will receive the ADK Taste Adirondack Park Stainless Steel Travel Mug. (Total estimated retail value $32)
Reservations; Ownership of Entries: All entries become the property of ADK Taste. Each contest entrant consents to the use of his or her name and WITA Challenge answers, or any portion thereof, in connection with the Challenge in any and all media and manner, now or hereafter known, in perpetuity without compensation. ADK Taste is not responsible for any damages or losses relating to the Challenge or acceptance/use of any prize.